Education activist Hendrick Makaneta calls for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to implement stricter financial controls after the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) uncovered R2 billion in overpayments to higher education institutions. Makaneta urges NSFAS to adopt more rigorous funding processes to prevent such irregularities. We also hear from Amantle Mokua, UJ SRC Deputy President, who shares insights on the impact of these financial mismanagement issues on students and the education sector.